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Enjoy the Winter Magic of Manitowoc & Two Rivers

Call 800-627-4896 for updates on snow conditions.

On a clear crisp winter night, some claim to be able to see the lights of Ludington, our sister carferry port, across the 66-mile-wide expanse of Lake Michigan. Others say it’s just light tricks playing on the ever-changing beauty of our lakeshore. Make it your closer-to-home great escape from the winter blahs, featuring fascinating family attractions, intriguing restaurants and shopping, outdoor fun and money-saving vacation packages.

There’s no shortage of fun…snowmobiling, cross country skiing, indoor skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing and even winter camping. Manitowoc offers 348 miles of state snowmobile trails plus river trails and those maintained by local clubs. Point Beach State Forest grooms 11 miles of pristine cross-country ski trails and also accommodates winter campers for those hearty in spirit. Bring along your snowshoes and on weekends you’ll find a roaring fire at the lodge. Other cross-country trails are in Manitowoc’s Silver Creek and Henry Schuette Parks, Camp Sinawa near Valders, Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Collins Marsh Wildlife Area.

Manitowoc Two Rivers invites you to enjoy our indoor Manitowoc County Ice Center, a favorite activity for the whole family. Skate rentals, skate sharpening and concession stand are available. An outdoor skating rink is located at Silver Creek Pond where you can also enjoy a great sledding hill.

 

Cross Country Skiing

Camp Sinawa

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Camp Sinawa

Camp Vits Park

Camp Vits Park
Business Name
Camp Vits Park
Business Description
The City's first mountain bike trail opened in the fall of 2013. It consists of a 2-mile beginner loop with three advanced sections. 

Manitowoc County Ice Age Trail

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Manitowoc County Ice Age Trail
Business Description
More than 12,000 years ago, glaciers sculpted a unique landscape across Wisconsin. Discover this glaciation on the 1000-mile Ice Age Trail from the Aurora Medical Center Healing Garden through Woodland Dunes Nature Center, along the upper East Twin River and into Point Beach State Forest. Enjoy cross country skiing or snowshoeing on 6 different area trails.

Point Beach State Forest

Point Beach State Forest
Business Name
Point Beach State Forest
Business Description
Point Beach features 3,000 acres of forest and 6 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Offering 129 campsites, cabins, group camp, lighthouse, bike trail, hiking trails, horseback riding, hunting, cross country skiing and picnic areas. Open all year. 

Silver Creek Park

Silver Creek Park
Business Name
Silver Creek Park
Business Description
One of Manitowoc's finest parks, Silver Creek Park is set on the shore of Lake Michigan with a creek running through and scenic overviews. It consists of 71.74 acres and boasts several unique features such as rolling topography, rural-like wooded public areas, and a winter sports area. A challenging 18-hole disc golf course is located in the park.

There are lots of hiking trails in the park, a beautiful bridge spanning the creek and beach access as well as plenty of parking. The winter sports area includes large sledding and tubing hills that are easy to get to, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities.

Snowshoeing

Camp Sinawa

Business Name
Camp Sinawa

Manitowoc County Ice Age Trail

Business Name
Manitowoc County Ice Age Trail
Business Description
More than 12,000 years ago, glaciers sculpted a unique landscape across Wisconsin. Discover this glaciation on the 1000-mile Ice Age Trail from the Aurora Medical Center Healing Garden through Woodland Dunes Nature Center, along the upper East Twin River and into Point Beach State Forest. Enjoy cross country skiing or snowshoeing on 6 different area trails.

Ice Skating

Sledding & Tubing

Silver Creek Park

Silver Creek Park
Business Name
Silver Creek Park
Business Description
One of Manitowoc's finest parks, Silver Creek Park is set on the shore of Lake Michigan with a creek running through and scenic overviews. It consists of 71.74 acres and boasts several unique features such as rolling topography, rural-like wooded public areas, and a winter sports area. A challenging 18-hole disc golf course is located in the park.

There are lots of hiking trails in the park, a beautiful bridge spanning the creek and beach access as well as plenty of parking. The winter sports area includes large sledding and tubing hills that are easy to get to, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobile maps for Manitowoc County and the State of Wisconsin are available at the Manitowoc Visitor Center

  • Manitowoc County Snow Conditions 920-758-7669
  • Snowmobile Hotline 800-627-4896
  • Snowmobile Registration 920-652-2000 (Green Bay)
  • Sheboygan County 920-892-7455
  • Calumet County 920-439-1008

We have 348 miles of state state snow mobile trails plus river trails and those maintained by local clubs. 95% of Manitowoc County Trails are on privately owned land. Please show appreciation to our landowners by:

  • Staying off trails until they are opened.
  • Only travel on marked trails.
  • Don’t cut corners, STAY ON THE TRAIL.
  • Remember, if you leave the marked trail, you are trespassing.
  • Stop at all stop signs.
  • Do not litter.
  • Respect the land and people.
  • Join your local snowmobile club.

View Snowmobile Map & Snowmobile Conditions

Ice Fishing Locations

Manitou Park

2801 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc

Inner bay of the Manitowoc Marina

425 Maritime Drive

Outer walls off the South Piers

900 S. Lakeview Drive, Manitowoc

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